Avery Wilson became one of the most well-known voices linked with the New York Knicks during their 2026 championship season and received a lot of attention for singing the national anthem before matches at Madison Square Garden.
The singer, who first attained national fame on The Voice, has furthermore established a career in R&B and musical theater, having taken on a leading role in the Broadway revival of The Wiz.
Since the Knicks were playing against the Philadelphia 76ers in the season opener on October 20, it is natural for fans to want to know who the performer is behind the team’s well-known pregame ritual.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 20: Avery Wilson sings the National Anthem prior to the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)Who is Avery Wilson?
Wilson was born in Hamden, Connecticut, on July 18, 1995, and started to draw attention when he was a teenager. Realizing his vocal ability, his father helped him obtain some performance experience by taking part in community open mic events.
In 2012 Wilson gained a national audience by taking part in Season 3 of NBC’s The Voice as one of CeeLo Green’s contestants. He then appeared on the show again in Season 8 in 2015, performing his single “If I Have To.”
He then went on to build a career as an R&B singer and songwriter, releasing various music recordings such as the EPs “FYI” in 2018 and “8:34” in 2019. His career has since grown beyond recording, music production also becoming an important element of his work.
In 2020, the singer-turned-songwriter shared a personal update with his fans and revealed that he identifies as “bisexual.” Consequently, he opened up about his journey from being afraid to loving himself to the core.
He wrote on Instagram (via Entertainment Tonight), “TODAY, all questions and speculations of the past, now have a present definitive answer. To finally answer the question….YES, I’m a bisexual man who’s in love with LOVE. I AM WHO I AM and I LOVE WHO I LOVE. Always have and always will!”
His Broadway Role Earned Him a Grammy nomination
When Wilson played the role of the Scarecrow in the 2024 Broadway revival of The Wiz, he achieved another milestone in his career. This production presents the classic tale of Dorothy’s journey to the magical Land of Oz in the form of a musical which has been part of American theater for decades.
The Grammy-nominated cast recording of the production also featured his performance, and this acknowledgment helped bring Wilson before audiences who may not have seen his earlier television appearances or heard his R&B recordings.
The fact that Wilson has experience in both music and theater has made him a versatile performer and has enabled him to be just as at home in a solo vocal performance as in a demanding stage production.
How Avery Wilson Became Associated With the Knicks
Wilson’s association with the New York Knicks developed during the team’s 2026 NBA playoff run, and following his performance of the national anthem before the first game of the playoffs he was invited to return and sing at some of the team’s home games.
His appearances started to be discussed by fans as the Knicks kept on winning. The team had a record of 6-0 in the playoff games in which Wilson performed the anthem, as reported by The Sporting News. The only home playoff loss the team suffered over that period was in the game he missed due to a scheduling conflict.
That sequence led to Wilson being seen by the fans as a good-luck charm, even though the team’s results do not show any causal link between his performances and their victories.
However, the good-luck charm didn’t work this time, as the Knicks fell to the 76ers, 106-100. LeBron James scored 14 points in his debut for Philadelphia.
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